Jose Ramirez remains un-extended. In other news...
Terry Francona is back. And “Cleveland’s controlling owner, Paul Dolan, has essentially said that Francona can manage as long as he wants.” With that kind of job security, I see why we bunt so often. You’ll want to read this if you love swimming, or want to relive OT/OP.
“The clubhouse, much different this season with the player payroll having been shaved to $36 million, appears overjoyed to have its leader back.”
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• Something called PitchCom is apparently going to quell sign stealing this season.